Norfolk DJ 0 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 With the clocks going back :damn: today, it reminds me to ensure that all stored kit is well protected for the winter ahead. I remember a couple of years ago, I stored some scanners in a shed and and everytime I used then the bulbs blew. Moved them indoors and no problems. You want to avoid hazardous damp gear and so on. Particular issues arise particularly with CD players which have been discussed on here in earlier threads. Link to post Share on other sites
MintyDave 0 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I keep everything in the house apart from my speakers which are in the van - not ideal but at 2 am the last thing i need is carting them about. Once did a gig and it was -8 outside. had to sit waiting for 2 hours before i could get in the venue which was very warm and humid. took nearly over half an hour for my cd players to work once i got them inside and all my cd's steamed up Richmond Karaoke & Disco - Professional Mobile Disco Service For North Yorkshire - www.rkdisco.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
danger mouse 0 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 couple of old sheets and carpet does the job if stored in a garage over yr gear. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul's Karaoke 0 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Clocks back today....and there's me thinking it was 10 to 3.......Thanks for the thread......dinners early today now....lol Kind Regards Paul Scunthorpe Paul's Karaoke Entertainment Big Screen Karaoke We Aim To Please Link to post Share on other sites
Bouncy Dancefloor 0 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 always carry a hairdryer for emergencies open the drawer of your cd player, switch off the power and blow the hot air in, VOILA takes about 60 seconds to clear out the condensation! Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 always carry a hairdryer for emergencies open the drawer of your cd player, switch off the power and blow the hot air in, VOILA takes about 60 seconds to clear out the condensation! Good tip! Link to post Share on other sites
gadget 0 Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 101 uses for a hairdryer in a DJ environment ? Surely you should let all the equipment warm up a bit (like your mixer and amps)? Cheers David DJ David Graham Tel: 01204 537716 / 01942 418415 Email: hello@djgraham.co.uk FB: http://facebook.com/djdavidgraham Web: [under construction - it really is coming soon :)] Link to post Share on other sites
Bouncy Dancefloor 0 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 well if by warming up, you mean switching on? This could be very bad, introducing electricity into something that has water inside of it! Link to post Share on other sites
gadget 0 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 well if by warming up, you mean switching on? This could be very bad, introducing electricity into something that has water inside of it! heh, nah I meant get "accustomed" to the temperature change... Of course - depends if your equipment has been in a deep freeze beforehand or not! DJ David Graham Tel: 01204 537716 / 01942 418415 Email: hello@djgraham.co.uk FB: http://facebook.com/djdavidgraham Web: [under construction - it really is coming soon :)] Link to post Share on other sites
Spookspy 0 Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Hi All I bought 3 or 4 of those deep 12 Litre storage boxes from Wilkinson's and B & Q they have click down lids. However i don't have the luxury of a Shed or Garage so storage is a problem for me so I have to make use of my Attic space it can be the coldest place in the house once the Temp drops so fingers crossed my kit will ok Whistling a Tune most people dance too Link to post Share on other sites
McCardle 1 Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 I bought 3 or 4 of those deep 12 Litre storage boxes from Wilkinson's and B & Q they have click down lids. Its generally damp and condensation which does more damage to delicate electronics, and eventually corrodes solder joints more readily than just plain old cold air. Sometimes putting stuff in plastic containers with sealed lids can actually increase the risk of condensation forming inside, due to lack of ventilation. One way of protecting against this is to get a load of those little sachets of silica gel desiccant beads which you often find in sealed packaging for phones, shoes, electronics etc and put these in the bottom of each sealed container. These will soak up any moisture before it forms into condensation. You can buy it on Ebay, either in its raw form or already in little sachets. Works out far cheaper than running heating or repairing moisture related damage to equipment. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silica-Gel-Dessi...g-/140688372885 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1g-x-100-Silica-...s-/380592142747 "The voice of the devil is heard in our land" 'War doesn't determine who is right, war determines who is left, and you wont win this war.' Link to post Share on other sites
bigMCben 0 Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Or a small tub with long grain rice works as well, as is cheaper and easier to get. Link to post Share on other sites
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